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Eseley Family History

Eseley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Seley, Seeley, Akeley, Astley, Exley, Eisele, Keeley, Emley, Everley

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Where is the Eseley family from?

You can see how Eseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eseley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Eseley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eseley family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eseley's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Eseley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eseley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Eseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eseley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Eseley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Eseley. For the veterans among your Eseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eseley lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Eseley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eseley in 1977 was 68, and 70 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eseley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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